Cherokee Nation council member Cara Cowan Watts. Photo from campaign site
Cara Cowan Watts, a council member for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, encourages tribal members to vote in the upcoming election for chief:
Every election is an opportunity for our tribal citizens to maintain their voice in our government. With the tribal budget topping $700 million dollars annually and more than 8,000 employees combined in the government and tribal businesses, our elections must have the full participation of our tribal citizens. Although voter registration has closed for the Saturday, June 27 Tribal election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., absentee ballot requests are being accepted until May 8 at 5 p.m. Each individual voter must request a ballot by mail in writing. Requests may not be done by phone or a third party. The choice is yours to make. We need all of our tribal citizens participating in our government. Please protect your vote and do not give your ballot or ballot request to anyone without receipt. With so many jobs on the line and the economy of northeastern Oklahoma, I hope our tribal citizens show up at the polls in greater numbers and make their voices heard.Get the Story:
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